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1989-12-04 Frankfort Town Board MinutesFRANKFORT TOWN BOARD December 4, 1989 Frankfort Town Hall 8:00 PM PRESENT: Alfred Zachman, Dave Melanson, Dean Pichler, Clerk Sean Rolsing, Treasurer Sharry Berning, William Goodrich, Pete Raatikka Chairman Zachman called the meeting to order. The minutes of the November 20, 1989, meeting were approved on a motion by Melanson, seconded by Pichler. All voted aye. Treasurer Sharry Berning presented the financial report to the Board showing a current General Fund balance of X73,986.86. This balance includes #1,060 of park funds from the Southern Cross Corners development. That amount plus accrued interest will be placed in a Certificate of Deposit when more park dedication fees are collected. The road improvement fees collected from the Southern Cross Corners development have been placed in a one-year Certificate of Deposit at B.Oe interest that matures November 21, 1990. ~`r8a°-'Q~ Pichler made a motion to pay the bills as presented with the exception of the X2,590 bill for Lindenfelser Landfill. Included in the bills to be paid is the bill from assessor Al Miller for reimbursement for expenses incurred from taking a class. The clerk was directed to send a letter Informing Miller that he must get Board approval for class expenses before attending the class if he wishes to be reimbursed for hIs expenses in the future. Melanson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Building inspector Randy Marsh presented a savings certificate in the amount of X2,000 from Terry Kelly for screening for his shop/warehouse building. The certificate is listed under the Township and Terry Kelly. The clerk was directed to contact the issuing bank to determine how the savings certificate Is the be endorsed. The Board may request the certificate to be issued to the Township ~ Terry Kelly. A building permit was Issued to Barthel Construction, Inc. for a house. Mark Wolston, developer of the Southern Cross Corners development, explained that he had had problems with Wright County recording his plat. The County will no longer approve new plats from Frankfort Township unless the plat is accompanied by a checklist signed by the Township. Melanson made a motion directing the clerk and the chairman to sign the checklist for final plat approval for the Southern Cross ~. ~~, <p~ Corners development. Pichler seconded the motion. All voted aye. The Board asked Bill Goodrich to contact William MacPhail of Wright County regarding the checklist requirement. The Board reviewed the letter dated November 29, 1989, from Peter Raatikka concerning the request to reduce the escrow deposit from X15,300 to $10,000 for the Barthel Rolling Hills development. Zachman made the motion to reduce the escrow deposit from X15,300 to X10,000, which is the minimum escrow requirement for maintenance of the streets in the development, and to amend the performance contract to indicate this change. Pichler seconded the motion. A11 voted aye. Pichler made a motion directing the clerk to notify First National Bank of Elk River that the Letter of Credit in the amount of $197,595 for the Crow River Highlands development can be reduced to X47,100 as requested in the letter from Duane E. Kropuenske dated November 22, 2989.. Zachman seconded the motion. Ali voted aye. Pete Scharber from Marksmen Metals requested a reduction in his escrow amount to X2,500. Curbing and bituminous has been completed. Only sodding and screening remain to be finished. Melanson made a motion to reduce the escrow amount for Marksmen Metals to $3,125 C125% of the estimated X2,500 work remaining), to amend the performance contract to indicate the reduction, to include documentation _ In the performance contract regarding the 20` utility.. easement and to indicate that Marksmen Metals will be assessed if water mains are installed on the west.and east.. sides of the property. Zachman seconded the motion. All voted aye. Mike Potter, developer of Potter's Commercial Park, explained to the Board that the drain the in the area appears to be collapsed at same point in the area. Water on his plat is three feet higher than the outlet pipe. He asked the Township to fix the drain the before h'is one-year permit from the state expires. The City of Albertville may be willing to contribute to the cost of the repair. The Board agreed to have Wayne White contact Potter to discuss probing the the line to determine where the line has collapsed. Engineer Pete Raatikka presented a Feasibility Report for Watermain Extensions to Rolling Hills Estates and Highway 241 Industrial Park. The report shows two alternate plans. Alternate I shows a total cost of X159,175.00. Alternate II shows a total cost of X135,575.00. Both plans propose assessments to the lots in Chouinard Industrial Park of $45,250 Cbased on a rate of X17.54 per foot). There Is no cost to the Township on either proposal. Pichler made a motion to adopt a resolution to accept the feasibility report, to set a public hearing on the study for January 29, 1990, at 7:00 PM, and to direct the clerk to send notice to all propendyMelansonavotedeaye.MeZachmansabstainedhe Theion. Pichler a motion carried. Raatikka presented the Feasibility Report for Proposed Bituminous Street Paving - 32nd Street and Lander Avenue. The Board asked Raatikka to consider all parcels from the end of the proposed bituminous to old County Road 19 as benefitting property, bringing the total number of units assessable to 35 units. The Board also directed the engineer to revise the report by lowering the Township's share of the costs to that equal of the City of St. Michael as Option 1, and as Option 2, considering no funds from the Township. Zachman made a motion to table discussion on the issue until the feasibility report has been revised showing 35 assessable units and the two options listed above concerning the Township share of the costs. Pichler seconded the motion. A11 voted aye. The Board discussed the recycling plan. Zachman showed the Board two proposals for curbside collection. Wright Recycling out of Dayton would charge x.70 per household for pick-up twice a month. Polka Dot our of Buffalo would charge $.78 per household for twice a month collection. .Frankfort must have a recycling plan in working order by April 1, 1990. Pichler made the recommendation that the Board attempt to get an organization to do the recycling collection. The Board tabled discussion until more information is available. _ Joe Vetsch discussed the dust and dirt created by traffic In his~~nelghborhood. The Board told Vetsch to get a petition signed by his neighbors requesting road improvements. Melanson suggested that the Township may consider blacktopping MacIver Avenue from Highway 241 past the cabinet shop to eliminate some of the dirt/dust problems in the area. Alfred Zachman wants to build a house at the end of the 47th Street. Currently 47th Street is not a Township road, but is owned by the residents living along it. Goodrich advised the Board that If residents are living along 47th Street, the Township should own the road because the Township has some responsibility to those homeowners. Zachman will contact all residents along the road to get their cooperation in making 47th Street a Township road. Melanson made a motionAuthorPzatlonhAgreementnsettinge Joint Powers Operating and quarterly wandr~la20sper ~housand galpons o~~waoegaoversthe water used 10,000 gallon minimum. Pichler seconded the motion. All voted aye. Melanson made a motion to donate ffi250 to the STMA Graduation Party. Pichler seconded the motion. All voted aye. Melanson made a motion to request that the X44,283 reduction of local government aid be added to the Township's payable 1990 Certified Levy. Zachman seconded the motion. All voted aye. The January 1, 1990, regular meeting was changed to January 8, 1990, and the January 15, 1990, meeting was changed to January 29, 1990. Pichler made a motion to ad3ourn at 10:56 PM. Melanson seconded the motion. All voted aye. A`(f r Z a~n , Cha I rman Je Rolsing, Clerk ~~